Kareem Walker, who enjoyed success at DePaul Catholic as a highly coveted running back, has transferred from Michigan to Fort Scott Community College in Kansas, coach Kale Pick confirmed last week.

Walker was granted his release after two seasons with the Wolverines and signed with Fort Scott in late July.

Walker played in five games last season with limited numbers: 20 carries for 68 yards and one touchdown. He did carry six times for 34 yards and his lone TD against Rutgers. Walker missed the 2016 season for academic issues. Following this season, Walker can transfer to a four-year program with two years of eligibility remaining.

Fort Scott, Kansas, located about 100 miles south of Kansas City, Kansas and near the Missouri border, went 4-6 overall and 2-5 in the powerful Jayhawk Community College Conference last season. The conference is known for placing players at next level and eventually the NFL.

If Walker enjoys a bounce-back season on the junior college level, he could play two more at a high-level BCS school. Right now he needs to get reps at running back and find a groove that will earn another crack at the big time.

Walker (6 feet 1, 210 pounds) was a highly toutednational recruit at DePaul, where he helped the Spartans win three straight state titles. He originally committed to Ohio State, but flipped to the Wolverines as a high school senior.

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